AO is not likely to tie Sid in points. If that's the case and Sid does not come back until the playoffs, then sports writers have to decide if they want to vote for Alex even though he has fewer points than Sid with a dozen more games under his belt. Most likely Ovechkin ends the season 4th or 5th in scoring. Hart goes to the 4th or 5th scorer?

Did Alex help his bubble team into the playoffs? Absolutely. Did Alex help his team BECOME a bubble team? Without a doubt.

Sid helped his team clinch an early playoff spot.

Not to mention, if Alex gets the Hart, he would be the first hart winner in history(or at least last 50 years) with such a low amount of assists relative to the rest of the league. Alex has two teammates with 40+ points. No other team can say that.

It would take quite a huge point streak by Ovechkin for him to get it. I imagine it's more likely between Sid and Bobrovsky.

I'd give it to Anderson even over Crosby. The award should go to most valuable to his team. There are so many good players on this team it's hard to pick whop is the MOST valuable. The only reason the Sens are in the playoff piscture at all is because of him especially after Karlson went down.

Giving it to Ovechkin would be a **** joke. He played **** hockey until April and giving it to him would be an embarrassment.

DelPen wrote:I'd give it to Anderson even over Crosby. The award should go to most valuable to his team. There are so many good players on this team it's hard to pick whop is the MOST valuable. The only reason the Sens are in the playoff piscture at all is because of him especially after Karlson went down.

Giving it to Ovechkin would be a **** joke. He played **** hockey until April and giving it to him would be an embarrassment.

If it goes to a goalie, it sure as hell won't be Anderson but Bobrovsky that will get the love. Anderson has been great this year, but he did miss half the season himself.

thepittman wrote:AO stepped up scoring, brought his team back from missing the playoffs, and now they lead their division. Makes a pretty good case.

So we ignore his suck play the first half of the season because he's a slug? It's one thing to come back from an injury and then dominate. But when a player is on your bench contributing nothing and then decides to play how can you say he's an MVP of any team?

I can see why some would vote for AO. Guy has been on an absolute tear recently and has been the main reason the Caps have come back from the dead. I still think Crosby should win, but I don't think it's a runaway like most think. Like others have mentioned...Bob out in C-bus should get some mention too.

I think anyone predicting anyone besides Crosby is over thinking it. He's by far the most popular figure in the sport for a variety of reasons. There are other players who should be in the discussion though.